The Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship Committee

Scholarship Application Due Date is: May 16, 2016

The Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship governs the requirements that must be met for a youth to receive ascholarship. In order to be considered for this scholarship from the scholarship committee, all of the requirements set forth by the committee must be satisfied. A prospective youth should consult with his or her parent to insure that all of the requirements have been met.

This scholarship is designated to support outstanding students in the community. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of proven academic excellence, membership in school activities, and participation in a church in your community. To be considered you must complete the following requirements:

  • Your Grade Point Average Must Be 2.5 or Better
  • You must be a member of a Church
  • You must show attendance letter to the college you are attending
  • You must provide a copy of your high school transcripts
  • You must provide 2 letters of recommendation (outside of family members)
  • You must provide an essay noting activities and ministries you were involved with your school and while a member of your church

Once all requirements are met, your application will be reviewed. After review, the Lawyer and Etta Dove Committee will notify you of the status of your application. The application review process can take up to 2 – 4 weeks to be completed.

On behalf of the Lawyer and Etta Dove Committee, we wish you the best in all you do. Please keep in touch with us while you are away in college. Remember to always keep God first in everything you do and strive hard to complete the next 4 years of your education.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Wanda R. Toodle

Mrs. Helen Dove Hill

Ms. JoAnn Dove
Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship Foundation

490 Highway 41 East

Trenton, N.C. 28585

(252) 448-9421

(252) 361-9589

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

  • Scholarships are available to members of a church in their community. Applicants must be an active member of at least one youth ministry in their church, such as one of the following:
  • Dance Ministry
  • Drama Ministry
  • Junior/Youth Choir
  • Junior Usher Board
  • Step Team Ministry
  • Sunday School
  • Young Men’s Fellowship
  • Young Women’s Fellowship
  • Financial Assistance awards will be granted to undergraduate college students currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning who meet selection requirements.
  • The prospective scholarship recipient will be determined by academic achievement or financial need.
  • Scholarship awards will be mailed directly to recipients to assist in offsetting financial obligations attributed to the rising costs of college.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship Applications must be submitted for consideration by required due date, which is MAY 16, 2015.
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation, one must be from a member in good standing of the church that you attend (no family members, please)

Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship

490 Highway 41 East

Trenton, N.C. 28585

(252) 448-9421

(252) 448-3421

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Last Name: ,

First: Middle: ______

Social Security # ___ - ___ -_____ Date of Birth _____/___/_____

Address: ______City, State, Zip: ______

Name of High School Attended: ______

Graduation Date: ____/_____/_____

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ______

Name of College you have been accepted to: ______

City & State: ______

Major: ______Minor: ______Undeclared YES / NO

High School Grade Point Average: ______

On a separate piece of paper, please provide a short essay noting the school activities and ministries that you participated in your Church. (Limit: one page)

List any honors, academic awards or special recognition awards you have received: ______

List any school clubs or organizations to which you belong (past and present)

______

Provide a brief statement of your aspirations. ______

Include any additional personal information you would like the committee to know that could possibly affect the outcome of your application, i.e. financial need.

______

Please submit two (2) letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to your character. One letter must be from a member in good standing of your church (no family members please).

Applicants Signature ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

Your Pastor’s Signature ______

Send Application TO the Address Below:

Mrs. Helen Dove Hill

C/O Lawyer & Etta Dove Scholarship Fund

490 Highway 41 East

Trenton, N.C. 28585